amboyna
|am-boy-na|
C1
/æmˈbɔɪnə/
exotic wood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amboyna' originates from the name of the island 'Ambon' in Indonesia, where the wood is commonly found.
Historical Evolution
'Ambon' transformed into the English word 'amboyna' to refer to the wood from that region.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the island itself, but over time it evolved to specifically denote the wood from that region.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/11 00:06